Events
Poetography, where pen and camera meet
March 11, 2010 by Lynn Knell
Filed under Arts, Salmon Arm events
Apr 3 – May 1, Salmon Arm –
“Leaving My Found Eden: A Poetography Exhibit”, showcasing of the work of award-winning poetographer Ron L. Zheng is coming to SAGA Public Art Gallery in April and is a must-see event so mark the dates April 3rd to May 1st on your calendar.
Ron L. Zheng is a celebrated author, photographer, Tanka poet and graphic artist. Born in China, raised in Japan and having lived many years in the US, Mr. Zheng draws upon his diverse cultural experience in each of the traditions to skillfully weave the very best of black and white photography and English-language poetry into beautiful tapestries, visual stories that reach the souls of people with a wide range of backgrounds. He calls this art Poetography.
African violet stamps revealed
March 3, 2010 by Lynn Knell
Filed under Arts, Canada government, Nature, Salmon Arm events
Mar 6, Salmon Arm –
On March 3, 2010. Canada Post issued their latest pair of permanent stamps, featuring two vibrant Canadian-developed hybrid African Violets. It is the 6th year that Canada Post has celebrated the arrival of spring with a flower-themed stamp and indoor gardeners will be pleased to note that this year, for the first time, they are offering an indoor plant as the featured flower.
Sicamous Spring Fling
March 3, 2010 by Lynn Knell
Filed under Annual events, Arts, Business, Community, Sicamous events
Apr 30, May 1, Sicamous –
Sicamous Spring Fling trade show coming soon.
The 5th Annual Sicamous Spring Fling Trade Show has come to be a herald of spring in the Shuswap and this year it will be held at the Sicamous and District Recreation Centre on Friday, April 30th and Saturday, May 1st.The show opens at 4pm on Friday and closes at 9pm. Saturday will start with a pancake breakfast at 9am and continue till 4pm.
Maria in the Shower
March 1, 2010 by Lynn Knell
Filed under Armstrong events, Arts, Okanagan events
A spring tour by the Vancouver-based quartet Maria in the Shower will bring their performance to Armstrong, Penticton and Kelowna. (Photo courtesy Maria in the Shower)
Penticton (Mar 9), Armstrong (Mar 10), Kelowna (Mar 11,26) –
Vancouver-based quartet, Maria In the Shower are coming to Armstrong, Penticton and Kelowna, as part of their Spring Tour of 2010.
Since 2005, Maria in the Shower has made hundreds of appearances, captivating audiences wherever they’ve performed.
Water, water everywhere!
March 1, 2010 by Lynn Knell
Filed under Arts, Enderby events, Environment
Mar 4-7, Enderby –
Are you one of those enviable people we call creative? Or do you think you don’t have a creative bone in your body? Somewhere within each of us is the spirit of creativity is just waiting to be let loose when the right opportunity comes along and, this spring, Runaway Moon Theatre’s Reflection Community Art Project is offering people of all interests and abilities an opportunity to let that spirit have some fun while joining together with many others to create something really amazing and beautiful.
Haiti benefit concert, Salmon Arm
February 4, 2010 by Lynn Knell
Filed under Arts, Community, Headlines, Salmon Arm events
The 6-member band Earthbound will be performing a benefit concert in aid of the Haiti relief efforts of Doctors Without Borders.
Feb 6, Salmon Arm –
On Saturday, February 6th at 7:30pm, the music group, Earthbound, will be performing a benefit concert for the relief effort in Haiti of Doctors Without Borders. The event will take place at the Seniors Centre, 170-5th Ave. East, in Salmon Arm.
Earthbound performances have a reputation for filling dance floors and laying down good vibes wherever they perform so bring your dancing shoes and be prepared for a fantastic musical treat.
Pianist Cary Chow to delight the Shuswap
February 3, 2010 by Lynn Knell
Filed under Arts, Salmon Arm events
Internationally acclaimed solo classical pianist Cary Chow of Vancouver will be coming to Salmon Arm. He is recorded here performing Chopin Ballade #2 Op. 38.
Feb 28, Salmon Arm –
SAGA Public Art Gallery is proud to present Cary Chow in Concert at 8pm on Sunday, February 28, 2010.
Olympic Torch Relay route in Salmon Arm
January 25, 2010 by ShuNews
Filed under Community, Recreation, Salmon Arm events
Download this map of the route the Olympic Torch will take through Salmon Arm.
The excitement is building in Salmon Arm as the last-minute touches are put on the downtown venue in anticipation of the arrival of the Olympic Torch and the planned celebration on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010.
To make it easier for readers to find that perfect spot to watch the relay team, we have provided downloadable route map.
Don’t forget to wear your red mittens!
• Download map (PDF)
Salmon Arm big Olympic Torch show
January 23, 2010 by Lynn Knell
Filed under Arts, Community, Headlines, Recreation, Salmon Arm events
The Olympic flame will arrive at Spirit Square in Salmon Arm on January 27, 2010 at 11:13am as it travels through Salmon Arm and Canoe. (Photo from City of Salmon Arm)
Wed Jan 27, Salmon Arm –
Salmon Arm plans fabulous stage show to celebrate Olympic Torch.
For months, the City of Salmon Arm has been planning a spectacular welcome for the Olympic Torch relay team and now all is in place and the exitement is growing by the day.
The event will start at 10am in Spirit Square, City Hall, with the flame arriving at 11:13am.
Sicamous Snow Days and Olympic Torch celebration
January 23, 2010 by Lynn Knell
Filed under Annual events, Community, Recreation, Sicamous events
Jan 22-26, Sicamous –
Sicamous combining Olympic Torch celebration with 1st annual Sicamous “Snow Days”.
Sicamous is planning a weekend to remember, both to celebrate the coming of the Olympic Torch and the 1st Annual Sicamous Snow Days, an event which is hoped to become an annual tradition.
On Friday, January 22, 2010, at 9am, the event-filled weekend begins with an afternoon of snowman building for school children in Finlayson Park.
